Local favourite viewpoint · Mellette, South Dakota

Rattlesnake Butte

Rattlesnake Butte is a viewpoint in Mellette, South Dakota.

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Rattlesnake Butte: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Rattlesnake Butte

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Rattlesnake Butte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.43556, -100.41875. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Rattlesnake Butte?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Rattlesnake Butte?

    Nearby: Dog Ear Lake State Production Area (lake, 64 km), Chief Sitting Bulls Grave Monument (fort, 16 km), Haystack Butte (viewpoint, 20 km), Koskan Dam (lake, 21 km), Carter Dam (lake, 23 km), Sinte Gleska University (attraction, 29 km).